THORLABS DCC1645C User Manual

237SDK (Software development Kit)
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is_SetColorConverter
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Syntax
INT is_SetColorConverter (HIDS hCam, INT ColorMode, INT ConvertMode)
Description
Using is_SetColorConverter, you can select the type of Bayer conversion for colour cameras.
Software conversion is done on the PC, while hardware conversion (not supported by Thorlabs DCx
cameras) is done in the camera. The use of a larger filter mask results in a higher image quality, but
increases the computational load. For further information, please refer to the Camera Basics: Colour
Filters chapter.
Hardware conversion is not supported by DCx cameras.
While free run mode is active, you cannot change the colour conversion type. To do so, you must
first stop the capturing process using is_StopLiveVideo() or set the camera to trigger mode
(see also is_SetExternalTrigger() ).
Input Parameters
hCam
Camera handle
ColorMode
Colour mode for which the converter is to be set.
For a list of all available colour formats and the associated input
parameters,
see the Appendix: Colour and Memory Formats section.
ConvertMode
Conversion mode selection
IS_CONV_MODE_SOFTWARE_3x3
Software conversion using the standard filter mask (default)
IS_CONV_MODE_SOFTWARE_5x5
Software conversion using a large filter mask
IS_CONV_MODE_HARDWARE_3x3
Hardware conversion using the standard filter mask (not
supported by Thorlabs DCx cameras)
Return Values
IS_SUCCESS
Function executed successfully
IS_NO_SUCCESS
General error message
IS_CAPTURE_RUNNING
This function cannot be executed since the camera is
currently in live operation
IS_INVALID_PARAMETER
The ConvertMode parameter is invalid or not supported
IS_INVALID_COLOR_FORMAT
The ColorMode parameter is invalid or not supported
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THORLABS DCC1645C Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	DCC1645C
Category	Security Camera
Language	English